Northeast School

425 Winthrop Dr
Ithaca, NY 14850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northeast School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northeast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Northeast School's student population of 385 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Northeast School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#809 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northeast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northeast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northeast School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
26%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
5%
16%
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White
50%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Northeast School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northeast School's ranking?
Northeast School is ranked #809 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northeast School often compared to?
Northeast Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cayuga Heights Elementary School, Belle Sherman School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Northeast School?
385 students attend Northeast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Northeast School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast School?
Northeast School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northeast School offer ?
Northeast School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast School part of?
Northeast School is part of Ithaca City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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